Virginia Jetzt! emerged at the forefront of a new generation of German indie pop with their 2004 breakthrough LP, Anfänger. While their upbeat, energetic pop clearly channeled American and British influences, Virginia Jetzt! proudly embraced German lyrics, anticipating a trend that would dominate German pop in the decade to follow. With Anfänger, Virginia Jetzt! scored their first Top 40 single, "Ein Ganzer Sommer," additionally notching a pair of minor chart hits in "Das Ganz Normale Leben" and "Wahre Liebe." Released in 2007, Land Unter was also a tremendous success, generating the singles "Bitte Bleib Nicht, Wenn du Gehst" and "Mehr Als Das." ~ Jason Ankeny